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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
8
Reports from the Walton describe prominent figures such as James Ashton a Tacoma banker and promoter, and James Jeffries from Tennessee. The scene features Senator Chandler and Frank Jones switching party lines, Col. Parker of Hawaii impressing attendees, and rising ticket prices for limited seating, highlighting the tense atmosphere and notable personalities in attendance.
C H Magee, leader of the Republican party in Western Pennsylvania, is noted in a report from the Hotel Stratford. The text mentions attendance by guests and ticket sections, with a fragmentary reference to Mr P eamee who has been present for over a year and is suffering.
A case of drug poisoning left Mr. Magee near death for months. Misdiagnosis led to cocaine treatment with fatal risk. He has slowly improved under careful medical watch and is expected to be discharged soon, though full vigor will take time. He has gained fifteen pounds recently and friends celebrate the ordeal’s end. The Walton opens another barroom, and campaign buttons for McKinley and Roosevelt sell rapidly amid speculation.
Philadelphia reports state delegations held organization meetings. Quay reelected Pennsylvania committeeman and delegates pledged to McKinley while Roosevelt was favored as vice president by most. Nebraska expressed no preference. Kansas heard Greene tout Roosevelt support. Kentucky discussed Taylor and Elkins moves. Connecticut debates Dolliver vs Roosevelt with Hawley Plympton and Shaw weighing in.
In Colorado, Senator Wolcott states the delegation is unpledged as Roosevelt gains sentiment. Missouri reelects Kerens without opposition while Michigan tables a Roosevelt resolution to protect his presidential aims. Oregon supports Roosevelt as a strong nominee and Utah’s delegates, via Arizona and New Hampshire, align with administration preferences while Oklahoma, Montana caucuses show varied signals for Dolliver and Scott.
United States political notes unfold from Philadelphia with Texas figures like Gene Marshall and Bill Love casting lively anecdotes about the Texas delegation. Accounts describe band drama, contest-seat quips, and Roosevelt, Long, and Dolliver naming tensions across Maine Illinois Utah Tennessee Indiana Minnesota Jersey Ohio and Virginia delegations as discussions move toward Vice Presidency and party cohesion.
Philadelphia dispatch reports New Jersey opened Republican headquarters in the Lafayette Hotel. Franklin Murphy elected to the National Committee to replace the late Hobart, Sewell named chairman, Bradley secretary, with Voorhees as vice president candidate unless delayed. Delegation weighs Roosevelt, Long, Fairbanks for second place.
A fragment notes people slipping items into convenient pockets while monitoring a cat and its likely jump. The scene hints at stealth and planning as observers track movements and prepare to react.
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